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If you want to witness "strip juggleballs with Kandie Sassy and Amber" in person, your best bet is the Naughty Neon Juggling Festival held annually in Portland, Oregon, or their monthly residency at The Velvet Sleeve in New Orleans.
Warning for first-timers: Do not sit in the front row if you are afraid of participation. During their finale, "The Audience Assist," they frequently toss a juggleball to a volunteer, requiring them to hold it while the duo performs a synchronized peel. You have been warned.
Kandie’s patented move involves pasties with small loops sewn into the tassels. She attaches light-weight juggling balls to elastic bands, tosses them, and catches the bands on her fingers. Never try this with non-elastic bands. As Kandie jokes, "You want a juggleball, not a trip to the ER."
In the vast, ever-evolving universe of variety entertainment, certain acts transcend mere novelty to become legends whispered about in green rooms and online forums. One such phenomenon that has captured the imagination of alternative cabaret enthusiasts and performance art collectors alike is the niche subgenre known as "Strip Juggleballs."
While the name alone might evoke a smirk or a double-take, those in the know understand that this is not just shock value—it is a high-skill athletic discipline mixed with the theatricality of burlesque. And when you talk about the gold standard of this craft, three names dominate the conversation: Kandie Sassy, and the enigmatic Amber.
This article dives deep into the techniques, the chemistry, and the cultural impact of performing "Strip Juggleballs" with these two iconic entertainers.